1997 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · J400 BAP
1997 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 41,447 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J400 BAP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2014
- 41,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J400 BAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Tvr Chimaera (J400 BAP) between January 2006 and April 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
J400 BAP Mileage History
- 30/01/200635,154 mi
- 26/01/200737,299 mi+2,145 mi
- 20/07/200737,843 mi+544 mi
- 23/06/200840,769 mi+2,926 mi
- 23/06/200840,769 mi
- 10/08/200940,370 mi-399 mi
- 12/06/201241,132 mi+762 mi
- 21/04/201441,447 mi+315 mi
Average of roughly 765 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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